It’s also possible to unlock your cell for free, following instructions that can be readily found on cell unlock code forums, but again, the phone will need to be rooted first before you can do this. Additionally, the procedure for unlocking even when it is rooted is fairly complex and unless you’re an advanced user, we wouldn’t recommend it.

Both of these methods also offer no guarantee and you will find disclaimers along with unlock instructions which tell you that the site takes no responsibility for phones that become ‘bricked’ or hard locked during the unlock process.

However, that’s not to say that you can’t get your Samsung Galaxy Mini unlocked, of course you can and the following method is the easiest and safest method around. You have two options to unlock your mobile, the first is to call your carrier and just ask them for an unlock code. Some are more cooperative than others and all of them will charge you a fee, usually around €25-30.

The second method is to use an online cell unlock code supplier. There are a plethora of these to be found online and it’s not something that you will have to search extensively for. However, like everything in life, some are better than others so ensure you do a little research before settling on a mobile unlocking service.

Make sure you:

Check out companies on eBay, there are lots to be found and the beauty of this is that you can find out what previous customers have said via their feedback

Avoid services that ask you to call a number to retrieve your code; these are generally premium rate numbers that will cost a fortune

Have a good look around the site of any unlock code supplier you may use – look for phone numbers and addresses to ensure that your provider is genuine

Once you have done this, then it’s just a matter of giving the phone’s information to the supplier. First find your IMEI number by typing *#06# into the keypad, it will then be displayed on screen as a 15-17 digit number – make absolutely sure you copy this down correctly, check and then double check.

Next give this number and your country and network to the unlock code provider and pay the fee. You will then receive the unlock code on screen or by email, depending on who you use, along with instructions for carrying out the procedure. That’s it, no mystery, no fuss, just a Samsung Galaxy Mini unlocked to use with any network you choose.

Community Answers

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2-17-13

blossomtree says:

Hi i am desperately needing to unlock my samsung galazy mini GT-S5570 as its currently on t-mobile but need it for O2. My IMEI is 351729051262847. Thankyou.Much appreciated.

Hi reading online I read that you can help me unlock the phone part of all operators ITALIANS the phone in question and ‘a Samsung GT S5570 with operator locked H3G 3 and’ I would like to unlock it to put all the cards I want in this phone IMEI number : 356794044591558 – You can send the email Luigi.iPod2@gmail.com ,thanks to hearing from you hello.

I’m Kourt, I live in England and I’d like it if you could get me a network unlock code for my Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570, it’s on T-Moblie but when I put my o2 sim it just won’t work, really need the code would mean a lot. My IMEI is: 359234042494619. It’d mean a whole lot. E-mail me the code, if you can get the code that is. My e-mail is kourtyaschuk@live.com. Thank you.

Hi,
I have a Samsung Europa GT-I5500
The IMEI is 356026041724191.
It is on the 3 Hutchinson netwrok in Ireland.
It would be fantastic if you could unlock it for me as I am now in Spain for a year and need to change my carrier.
Many thanks,
Yvonne.

I want to sincerely thank the management of this wonderful site. And I commend your effort of working tirelessly in finding solutions to people phone. Could you please help me with network unlock code for Samsung galaxy mini GT-S5570i with IMEeI:358524040981364. Thanks and God bless.

Hello, I have a Galaxy Mini GT-S5570 with and IMEI : 359234047393881 I wasa hoping you could give me an unlock code for AT &T in the US. This was originally in ireland though on a vodafone network. Thanks!